The Venue
We’re delighted to be celebrating at Le Domaine d’Essendiéras, a beautiful estate set in the Périgord Vert countryside. We chose it for its elegance, serenity and promise of great weather - we hope it will be a great setting to bring all of our closest friends and family together.
All guests will be accommodated across the estate's rooms and apartments from the 18th to 20th August, with arrangements taken care of for the duration of your stay.
Please contact reception on +33 5 53 55 34 34 to obtain your check in details. Guests are very welcome to extend their stay before or after these dates and arrange breakfast directly with the venue for the day of the ceremony.
Outside of the wedding events, breakfast is available from 9:00 and Lunch or refreshments from 11:30, both at the Clubhouse.
The estate has been exclusively reserved for our celebration, meaning all amenities are available for your enjoyment throughout your stay. This includes the swimming pool, tennis and padel courts, and on site facilities such as the driving range and golf course which remain accessible during usual operating hours.
Order of Events
18 August / Welcome Dinner
Join us at the rear grounds of the Château from 18:00 for an evening of open-air dining, lawn games and acoustic music to ease into the celebrations together.
Dress code: Smart casual, French Riviera style
19 August / Ceremony and Reception
Join us at 14:00 on the grounds of the Château for the wedding ceremony, followed by cocktails, seasonal appetisers and canapés with a violin accompaniment.
Moving into the reception, an exquisite five-course meal will be served beneath the pagodas, followed in short order by an evening of live music and celebrations beneath the stars.
Dress code: Men, black tie (black Tuxedo) and women, dress your best!
20 August / Farewell Brunch
From 11:00, join us at the clubhouse for brunch with a curated selection of sweet and savoury favourites. A relaxed opportunity to unwind and reminisce as we bring the formal celebrations to a close.
A detailed order of events, with timings will be shared closer to the date, alongside a map of the estate to help you navigate.
Getting Here
Flights
There are a number of airports within driving range of the venue, please make sure to select a flight that will allow you to enjoy the full schedule of events.
Guests are more than welcome to arrange with the venue for additional days’ stay before or after the wedding.
Recommended flights for those travelling on 18th and 20th August:
Outbound 18th August:
08:20 London Gatwick to Bordeaux
07:55 London Gatwick to Bordeaux
07:50 London Stansted to Limoges
Return 20th August:
21:30 Bordeaux to London Gatwick
22:15 Bordeaux to London Gatwick
Nearby Airports
Limoges Airport (LIM)
1.25hr drive to Le Domaine d’Essendieras
Flights running from/to London Stansted on 18th and 20th August, although some flight times not compatible with timing of wedding events.
Bergerac Airport (EGC)
1.5hr drive to Le Domaine d’Essendieras
Flights running from/to London Stansted and London City on 18th and 20th August, although some flight times not compatible with timing of wedding events.
Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
2.2hr drive to Le Domaine d’Essendieras
Flights running from/to London Gatwick on 18th and 20th August.
Brive Airport (BVE)
1hr drive to Le Domaine d’Essendieras
No flights running from London Stansted on 18th and 20th August (Mondays and Fridays only).
Airport to venue transport
All local airports have car hire facilities and parking spaces are available for all guests at the venue.
Please reach out to Anna or Fresh if you are interested in sharing transport to the venue - as we expect many of you to be arriving on the same flights, we’d be happy to co-ordinate shared taxis with other guests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wedding Gifts
Having you join us at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for. For those who would like to contribute, we would be so grateful for any support towards our honeymoon later this year. We have set up a honeymoon fund with the Wedding Shop as a way to organise contributions - please do not feel obliged to contribute in this way!
How can I get in contact with the Estate?
Website: Domaine d'Essendiéras
Email: info@essendieras.fr
Tel: +33 (0)5 53 55 34 34
Directions to venue here
Domaine d’Essendiéras
24160 Saint Médard d’Excideuil
Dordogne France
Can I stay on longer at the estate?
Yes! Our guests are more than welcome to stay on at the venue before or after the wedding events, you can arrange extra nights' accommodation with the venue directly on the number above.